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Get your State Park passes

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the State Library of Louisiana announced April 21 that library cardholders in all 64 parishes can now enjoy free access to Louisiana’s State Parks through the expanded Check out Louisiana program.

Shreveport’s American Rose Center has numerous activities

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The American Rose Center is now open for its 52nd blooming season! New hours of operation are Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission to the gardens is $5 per person. Peak rose bloom season is expected in April, May and June.
Treasurer Fleming delivered an unclaimed property check for $11,975 to Lafayette resident Kenneth Duhon, the rightful owner.

Treasurer Fleming delivered an unclaimed property check for $11,975 to Lafayette resident Kenneth Duhon, the rightful owner.

There’s still unclaimed property

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., was spoke to members of the Kiwanis Club of Opelousas April 16. Among other topics, Dr.
Honor Veterans Who Gave Their Lives this Memorial Day Monday, May 25

Honor Veterans Who Gave Their Lives this Memorial Day Monday, May 25

Honor Veterans Who Gave Their Lives this Memorial Day Monday, May 25

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Memorial Day often is celebrated with the excitement of a long weekend and the prospect of firing up the grill for a backyard barbecue. But Memorial Day also is a time to reflect on the men and women who gave their lives to defend American freedom.
A field experience near Natchitoches gave students a closer look at forestry, land management and wildlife conservation in Louisiana. On the front row from left are Anastasia Douglas, Vivian Montalvo, Jesse Foshee and Emily Jo Williams. On the second row are e Michael Simpson, Reatha Cox, Jolly Nash, Kate Evans, Clint Iles, Madysen Morgan, Owen Stutzman, Nilah Pollard, Enyart Mitchell, Joe Cooper, Waylon Herring and Steele Colclasure.

A field experience near Natchitoches gave students a closer look at forestry, land management and wildlife conservation in Louisiana. On the front row from left are Anastasia Douglas, Vivian Montalvo, Jesse Foshee and Emily Jo Williams. On the second row are e Michael Simpson, Reatha Cox, Jolly Nash, Kate Evans, Clint Iles, Madysen Morgan, Owen Stutzman, Nilah Pollard, Enyart Mitchell, Joe Cooper, Waylon Herring and Steele Colclasure.

Forest Lessons Take Root for Northwestern State Students

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
NATCHITOCHES, LA — The lesson began away from a classroom, where the road narrowed, the trees thickened and a group of Northwestern State University students stepped into the kind of outdoor laboratory that cannot be duplicated on a screen.

Odds of teacher pay raise fade as voters reject amendment

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
By Gracie Thomas and Avery White LSU Manship School News Service After 58% of voters rejected a constitutional amendment Saturday that would have given public school teachers a permanent pay raise, the chances of finding money for any types of raises have dimmed, lawmakers say.
Berry Bagel French Toast Casserole

Berry Bagel French Toast Casserole

Berry Bagel French Toast Casserole

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Prep time: 55 minutes Servings: 6-8Casserole Base: 5 Dave’s Killer Bread Summer Berry Bagels1 cupstrawberries,sliced,divided3/4 cupblueberries,divided1/2 cupraspberries,divided 8 largeeggs11/2 cupsmilk1/2 cupheavycream2 tablespoonsmaplesyrup2 tablespoonsbrownsugar1 teaspoonvanillaextract1...
Power Summer Adventures with a Spectacular Bagel Brunch Spread

Power Summer Adventures with a Spectacular Bagel Brunch Spread

Power Summer Adventures with a Spectacular Bagel Brunch Spread

Feature Impact
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Enjoying meals al fresco this summer starts with one simple trick: Head outside before the sun reaches its peak to beat the heat.A summer brunch offers a special way to fuel up before all the adventures and activities a bright, sunny day may bring.
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